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Doc Rivers Lauds Lakers Role Players For Accepting ‘Different Treatment’ Of LeBron James, Anthony Davis

The Los Angeles Lakers impressed with chemistry throughout the roster last season which played a major role in the franchise winning their 17th NBA title.

The unraveling of the L.A. Clippers during last season’s playoffs only emphasized the significance of chemistry for teams with championship aspirations. Many selected the Clippers to win the title following the arrival of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George.

But locker room issues reportedly caused a rift in the relationship between players, and the team imploded during the Orlando bubble, allowing the Denver Nuggets to come back from a 3-1 series deficit and secure a spot in the Western Conference Finals.